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  Mr Prohartchin - Poverty Pride...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  He lived simply. He died quietly. Then the truth came out. 
  In Mr. Prohartchin, Fyodor Dostoevsky reveals the inner life of a lonely, tight-fisted man scorned by his neighbors. Through subtle storytelling and emotional detail, the story explores how poverty, shame, and pride shape the way we live—and how we’re remembered after we’re gone. 
  This modern audiobook adaptation brings fresh clarity and rhythm to Dostoevsky’s understated tale, preserving its quiet intensity while making it accessible for today’s listeners. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	A revealing story about a reclusive man’s misunderstood life 
  •	Rich insights into human judgment, insecurity, and secret generosity 
  •	A quiet tragedy wrapped in subtle irony and deep empathy 
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  Updated for clarity and modern sensibilities, this audiobook presents Dostoevsky’s tale with emotional nuance and accessibility—perfect for fans of psychological fiction and hidden gems from classic literature. 
  Listen today—and uncover the truth behind a life no one bothered to understand.

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  Linguistics and Symbols -...

  Mike Crawford

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  Linguistics and Symbols provides an in-depth look into how language, values, and symbols shape our understanding of the world. This 3-in-1 volume explores three key areas—Phonology, Axiology, and Symbology—that are foundational to the study of language, communication, and meaning. 
  The first section, Phonology, delves into the sound systems of language, examining how phonemes, tones, and patterns of speech create meaning and influence communication. It explores how different cultures and languages use sound to convey emotions, ideas, and information, showing the power of phonetics in shaping human interaction. 
  In the second section, Axiology, readers will explore the role of values in language and communication. Axiology focuses on the study of values—what people deem important and how these values influence societal structures, ethics, and language. This section highlights how language is often a reflection of the moral and cultural values of a community, shaping how we express judgments, preferences, and ideals. 
  The final section, Symbology, investigates the system of symbols and their meaning across various cultures. Symbols are powerful tools of communication, often carrying deep cultural, emotional, and historical significance. By examining symbols—whether in written form, visual representations, or gestures—this section reveals how they help convey complex ideas and how they are interpreted by different societies. 
  Linguistics and Symbols is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand how language and symbols shape human cognition, culture, and society. It provides key insights into the fundamental components of language and meaning, offering readers a deeper appreciation of how we communicate, understand, and connect with one another through sounds, values, and symbols.

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  Justice for Marcus Garvey - Look...

  Ta-Nehisi Coates

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  Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) was a Black political activist, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, which had a following of more than six million African descended people worldwide. Despite his massive popularity, this Jamaican born international leader was wrongfully sentenced to prison by the U.S. government on trumped-up mail-fraud charges. 
   
   
   
  While exoneration efforts began immediately and have continued since his sentencing, a new groundswell movement for Garvey's posthumous pardon is underway—led by his nonagenarian, still-spirited son, Julius Garvey. 
   
   
   
  Edited by Julius Garvey, Justice for Marcus Garvey is a collection of informative essays and personal narratives about the senior Garvey's life and work, demonstrating his essential influence on current social justice movements. The book features contributions from thought leaders and activists, including a foreword by bestselling author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Contributors include Paul Coates, founder/director of Black Classic Press; Goulda Downer, president of the Caribbean-American Political Action Committee; Justin Hansford, professor at Howard University School of Law; and Maulana Karenga, widely known as the creator of the holiday Kwanzaa.

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  Espiritismo - Puerto Rican...

  Hector Salva

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  One of the first books to explore this influential spiritual and magical tradition, covering its philosophy while also providing a practical hands-on guide. 
   
   
   
  Espiritismo is the Spanish word for Spiritism or Spiritualism, spiritual traditions that emerged to great popularity in the US following the Civil War. 
   
   
   
  In the US and Canada, Spiritualism's primary focus was on communication between the living and the dead. The spiritual tradition traveled around the world, especially in Latin America, where it evolved in different ways. 
   
   
   
  The Puerto Rican influence on modern Western magic is profound but largely unheralded. Beginning in the early twentieth century, Puerto Rican immigrants to the US introduced Espiritismo to the US spiritual landscape, strongly affecting the way magic was practiced. Hector Salva's book places Puerto Rican Espiritismo in this broader perspective.

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  Nuremberg Trials - Bringing Nazi...

  Sage Winters

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  The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for crimes committed during the war. These trials were a defining moment in the history of international law and marked the first time that individuals were held accountable on an international stage for atrocities committed by a regime. The trials took place in the city of Nuremberg, Germany, from 1945 to 1949, and were conducted by the Allied powers—the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France—who sought to bring justice to the victims of the Holocaust, forced labor, and widespread destruction caused by the Nazis. 
    
  The importance of the Nuremberg Trials lies not only in their role in punishing the architects of Nazi terror but also in establishing legal precedents that continue to influence the field of international criminal law today. The trials were based on the premise that individuals, including political and military leaders, could be held personally accountable for violations of international law, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace. This principle challenged the notion that state leaders were immune from prosecution under the guise of sovereignty, a concept that had previously been accepted in international relations.

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  A Rare Recording of William...

  William Butler Yeats

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  The following are the live recordings of William Butler Yeats reading and discussing the inspiration behind three of his most famous poems, "The Lake Island of Innisfree," "The Fiddler of Dooney," and "Song of the Old Mother." Yeats made these three recordings in 1932, 1934, and on October 28, 1937 when he was 72. 
   
  "The Lake Island of Innisfree" is a twelve-line poem comprising three quatrains, written in 1888 and first published in the National Observer in 1890. The poem is featured in Irish passports. "The Fiddler of Dooney" was first published in 1892. The word "Dooney" refers to Dooney Rock, a small hill overlooking Lough Gill near Sligo. The central theme of poem is the celebration of life and the joy that comes from living it to the fullest. "Song of the Old Mother" first appeared in The Wind Among the Reeds anthology, published in 1899. Written in first person, the poem echoes Yeats' fascination with the Irish peasantry, explaining the difficult chores and struggles of an aged, unfortunate woman.

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